Across the 1948, 1949 and 1950 model years, the Harley-Davidson Model E motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 551.2 lb (250 kg).
Harley-Davidson Model E weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Model E?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Model E is lighter than about 69.6% of 51 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson Model E weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1948, 1949, 1950 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 551.2 lb (250 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 999.7 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.75 US gal (14.19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 23.3 lb (10.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.81 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 55.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 574.5 lb (260.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Model E weight FAQ
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Model E?
Listed dry weight is 551.2 lb (250 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Harley-Davidson Model E heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 30th weight percentile among 51 Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Harley-Davidson Model E weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1948-1950 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Harley-Davidson Model E fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.75 US gal (14.19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 23.3 lb (10.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Model E with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 731.2 lb (331.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Harley-Davidson Model E dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 574.5 lb (260.6 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the estimated Harley-Davidson Model E weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 574.5 lb (260.6 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the Harley-Davidson Model E displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.81 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Harley-Davidson Model E weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 48.5 lb (22 kg) lighter than the compatible median Harley-Davidson custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Harley-Davidson website.